Epicurean
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Comforting Fall Soup Recipes for Cozy Nights
When you think of fall soups, you think of warm and cozy knit socks and blankets—bundled up on the couch with a fire, aromas wafting from the kitchen. A slow cooker or stock…
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BBQ Competition Judging
The gist of the BBQ competition is to keep it simple and spice-heavy, let it rest, slice beef thin, and so much more. Judging the chicken round in this three-part competition of Tri-Tip,…
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The History of the Martini and California Wines
California is known for blue skies, ocean breezes, and sand between your toes. But California is also known for a few things that might surprise you—for example, the Martini. It originated in a…
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Seeing Stars
What we discussed at dinner has now evolved into a podcast about Michelin Stars and had me seeing stars with the entree, wine, and dessert during our Father’s Day celebration in 2024. This…
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Certified Farmer’s Markets
A trip to a farmers market is as timeless as a trip to the grocery store. Whether you are on a side street in Europe, picking out of the back end of a…
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Tell your story using a fork, knife, or spoon.
You are invited to join this special food and drink podcast series hosted by Provisions & Libations Podcast; Tell your story! Individuals or restauranteurs with distinctive recipes or family offerings will create their…
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Sisterhood of the traveling birthdays
Friends since the mid-1980s. All three of us attended different (rivaling) high schools. Victoria attended Santa Maria High School as a Saint wearing red. Esther attended St. Joseph High School as a Knight…
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Hot August Nights
One might think I am referring to the car show in Reno-Sparks, Nevada, but I assure you I am referencing grilling on the central coast in August. We have our best summer weather…
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Mouth-Watering Signature Cocktails
It is a beautiful ‘thing’ when you are in the right place at the right time. That happened to me as I was able to participate in a signature cocktail tasting by an…
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